JVC NX-D4 Instruction Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
NX-D4
— Consists of CA-NXD4 and SP-NXD3
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product.
INSTRUCTIONS
©2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
CAUTION: CAUTION
Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
can cause hearing loss. sunshine, fire, or the like.
[European Union only]
CAUTION: Proper Ventilation
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows:
1. Front: No obstructions and open spacing.
2. Sides/Top/Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below.
3. Bottom: Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of
10 cm or more.
Front view Side view
SP-NXD3 CA-NXD4 SP-NXD3 CA-NXD4
Warnings, Cautions and Others
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
The button in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (the STANDBY lamp goes off).
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• When the System is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights red.
• When the System is turned on, the STANDBY lamp goes off.
The power can be remote controlled.
CAUTION:
• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth,
etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
• When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to
GVT0277-006B[A] qualified service personnel.
0909WMKMDWJMM 3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.
GVT0277-006B
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Precautions
Notes on the power cord
• When you are away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the System or moving the System.
• Do not alter, twist or pull the power cord, or put anything heavy on it, which may cause fire, electric shock, or other
accidents.
• If the cord is damaged, consult a dealer and have the power cord replaced with a new one.
Avoid moisture, water, dust, and high temperatures
• Do not place the System in moist or dusty places.
• If water gets inside the System, turn off the power and remove the plug from the wall outlet, then consult your dealer. Using
the System in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.
• Do not expose the System to direct sunlight or place it near a heating device.
Notes on installation
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5˚C and 35˚C.
• Do not install the System in a place subject to vibrations.
• Do not put heavy objects on the System.
• Do not drag or push the speakers on the floor or table; otherwise, the four feet at the bottom side of each speaker may peel
off or drop from the speaker.
To prevent malfunction or damage of the System
• Do not insert any metallic objects, such as wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the System.
• Do not block the vents.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
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Introduction
Playable Disc/File Types
IMPORTANT: Before playing a disc/file, make sure of
the following...
• Turn on the TV and select an appropriate input mode
on the TV to view the pictures or on-screen displays.
• For disc/file playback, you can change the initial setting
to your preference. Refer to "Setup Menu" in "Operating
Guide. "
If " " appears on the TV screen when you press a button,
the disc/file cannot perform the operation you have tried
to do.
• CD-R/-RW: Recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, and
• When playing a multi-channel encoded software, the
SVCD formats. MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, MPEG-1,
System properly converts the multi-channel signals into
MPEG-2, ASF, and DivX files written in accordance with
2 channels, and emits the downmixed sound from the
the "ISO 9660" format can also be played.
speakers. To enjoy the powerful sound of these multi-
• DVD-R/-RW, +R/+RW: MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG,
channel encoded software, connect a proper decoder or an
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, ASF, and DivX files written in the
amplifier with a proper built-in decoder to the OPTICAL
UDF-Bridge format can be played.
DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal on the rear.
• DVD-R/-RW: Recorded in the DVD Video format and
the DVD Video Recording (VR) format. About color system
This System accommodates both PAL and NTSC system and
• DVD+R: Recorded in the DVD Video format.
can play back discs/files recorded in either system.
• USB device: MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, MPEG-1,
To change the color system, see "Preparations. "
MPEG-2, ASF, and DivX* files.
Note on Region Code
In addition to the above discs/files, this System can play back
DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code
audio data recorded on CD-Extra and CD-G (CD-Graphics).
numbers. This System can play back only DVDs with Region
• The following discs cannot be played back:
Code numbers including "4. "
DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), and Photo CD.
Ex.:
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
• CD Text and DVD Text can be played, but text information
will not be shown on the display.
• "REGION ERR" appears if DVD with a wrong Region Code
• This System can play back Everio file with the extension
is loaded.
code <.mod> recorded on DVD, CD*, and USB device*.
* Only when the maximum bit rate is less than 2 Mbps.
Caution for DualDisc playback
The Non-DVD side of a "DualDisc" does not comply with the
"Compact Disc Digital Audio" standard. Therefore, the use of
the Non-DVD side of a DualDisc in this product may not be
recommended.
Learning More about This System
Connections Listening to a Disc/USB Device
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other
JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the USB
terminals, connecting cords or the power cord. Also, keep
mass storage class device while using this System.
the antennas away from metallic parts of the System,
connecting cords, and the power cord. These could cause
• When connecting with a USB cable, use the USB 2.0 cable
poor reception.
whose length is less than 1 m.
• Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as
• You can connect a USB device such as a USB flash memory
indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the
device, hard disk drive, multimedia card reader, etc. to this
System.
System.
• The speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid color
• When you change the source to "DVD/CD" or "USB, " it
distortions on TVs. However, if not installed properly,
may take a while to activate the source.
it may cause color distortions. So, pay attention to the
• While the System is reading a disc, the source may not
following when installing the speakers. change to "USB" properly. Press 7 to stop the disc before
– When placing the speakers near a TV set, turn off the
changing the source to "USB. "
TV's main power switch or unplug it before installing the
• On some discs, the actual operations may be different from
speakers.
what is explained in this manual due to the programming
Then wait at least 30 minutes before turning on the TV's
and disc structure; such differences are not a malfunction
main power switch again.
of this System.
– Some TVs may still be affected even though you have
• The total number of tracks (files) that the System can detect
followed the above instructions. If this happens, move
is 4 000.
the speakers away from the TV.
• The System recognizes up to...
• You cannot connect a computer and JVC Everio camcorder
– 999 tracks (files) per group.
to the USB terminals of the System.
– 99 groups per disc.
• Electrostatic shock at connecting a USB device may cause
Unplayable files are also counted in the total file number.
abnormal playback of the device. In this case, disconnect
Playable files which do not belong to any groups are
the USB device then turn off this unit.
recognized as files of group 1.
Program Play/Random Play:
Preparations
• Program is cleared in the following cases:
To change the color system and scanning mode:
– When the System is turned off (standby).
• You cannot display a high quality image of progressive
• During programming steps...
scanning in the following cases:
– Your entry will be ignored if you have tried to program
– When your TV does not support the progressive video
an item number that does not exist (for example,
input.
selecting track 14 on a disc that only has 12 tracks).
– When you have not connected your TV to the System
– For MP3/WMA/WAV files, you can program up to 99
using a component video cord.
files.
– You cannot select the 151st or later tracks.
Basic Operations
Playing Repeatedly:
Setting the ECO (Ecology) Mode:
• A-B Repeat cannot be used for MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/
• If you turn on the Daily Timer while the ECO mode is
MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX files and some DVDs.
activated, the ECO mode is canceled.
To select the audio track:
Enjoying Movies/Music from your iPod
• On some discs/files, you cannot change audio language
during playback.
JVC is not responsible for any loss of or damage to iPod
Zoom:
that might result from the use of this product.
• While zoomed in, the picture may look coarse.
• Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or
its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. On-screen Operations for Disc
• Sound distortion may occur when playing back audio
Operating the On-screen Bar:
sources with a high recording level. When distortion
occurs, it is recommended to turn off the equalizer of iPod. • A-B Repeat is available only within the same title/original
For information on operating iPod, see the instruction program/track.
manual for iPod.
• If iPod does not play correctly, update iPod software to the
latest version.
• For details about updating iPod, check on the Apple web
site <http://www.apple.com>.
• JVC does not assure the compatibility of iPod released after
April 2009 with this unit.
License and Trademark • This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
• "DVD Logo" is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
Licensing Corporation.
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision,
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
Dolby Laboratories.
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
• Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent numbers:
• "CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 and
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
and DTS 2.0 + Digital Out are registered trademarks and
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE
© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
• DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION
under license.
TO THE 'STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT. IF
• ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format
THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified or
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p
DivX Ultra Certified device that plays DivX video.
DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
• ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX®
SERVICE CENTER. "
Certified device must be registered in order to play
• USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate
COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD
the DivX VOD registration code for your device and
IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER
submit it during the registration process. [Important:
ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital
ACTIVITIES.
Rights Management) system that restricts playback to
registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX
VOD content not authorized for your device, the message
"Authorization Error" will be displayed and your content
will not play.] Learn more at www.divx.com/vod.
• Plays DivX® video
• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
• "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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Listening to the Radio Sound & Picture Adjustments
• If you store a new station into an occupied preset number,
Adjusting the Sound:
the previously stored station in that number will be erased.
• This function also affects the sound through the
• When you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
headphones.
occurs, the preset stations will be erased in a few days. If
this happens, preset the stations again.
Setting My Sound (for DVD/CD and USB):
• My Sound setup is prohibited for certain file format.
Timer Operations
• My Sound setup is prohibited during recording/editing or
General: while Mic Mixing is activated.
• When the System is on standby with the ECO Mode
Enjoying Karaoke
activated, you cannot set the clock and Daily Timer.
General:
Setting the Clock:
• You cannot enjoy all the Karaoke functions with DVD-
• "0:00" will flash on the display until you set the clock.
VR, video files and picture files.
• The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If
• While the System is turned on, connecting a microphone
this happens, reset the clock.
automatically activates Mic Mixing.
Setting the Daily Timer:
• While the System is turned off, connecting a microphone
• If you do not specify the preset station or track number does not activate Mic Mixing and any other Karaoke
correctly while setting a timer, the currently selected related function. In this case, press MIC MIX after turning
station or the first track will be played when the timer is the System on.
activated. • You cannot activate Mic Mixing during My Sound setup.
• When you unplug the power cord or if a power failure • While recording, connecting microphones does not
occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need to set the automatically activate Mic Mixing.
clock first, then the timer again.
Adjusting the Sound Track for Karaoke:
• Daily Timer does not work correctly for DVD Video.
• Vocal Masking is not applied to the optical digital output
• If you set the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts playing
signals through the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
the selected source, Daily Timer is canceled.
terminal.
Setup Menu • For some music files, Vocal Masking does not provide the
correct effect.
General:
Recording & Editing Operations
• If the upper and lower parts of the menu are cut off, adjust
the picture size control of the TV.
Editing Titles to Tracks or Groups:
LANGUAGE menu:
• When a track is recorded, a title is automatically given to
• When the language you have selected for "MENU the track. When you want to give a new title to the track,
LANGUAGE, " "AUDIO LANGUAGE, " or "SUBTITLE" is delete the current title, then enter your desired title.
not recorded, the original language is used as the initial • You cannot edit files while using Karaoke function.
language.
PICTURE menu—MONITOR TYPE:
• Even if "4:3 PS, " "4:3 MULTI PS" is selected, the screen
size may become 4:3 letter box while playing a disc/file.
This depends on how the discs are recorded.
• When you select "16:9 NORMAL, " "16:9 MULTI
NORMAL" or "16:9 AUTO, " "16:9 MULTI AUTO" for
a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3, the picture changes
slightly due to the process of converting the picture width.
OTHERS menu—ON SCREEN GUIDE:
• The setup menu and on-screen bar will be displayed (and
recorded) even if this function is set to "OFF. " Subtitles
and the information for zoom-in always appear on the
display regardless of this setting.
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